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Michael Benson

Your Rackham Student Government

November 2, 2011 | By Michael Benson, President, Rackham Student Government

There are over 10,000 graduate and professional students at the University of Michigan. Who knew? And of that, nearly 80% are Rackham students. While there are literally thousands of graduate students on campus, most of us only meet a very small percentage of them.  Am I really saying that there are thousands of people at the University with similar experiences to your own? Yes and no. As we each know, graduate school can be a…

Mark Kamimura-Jimenez

Introducing Myself

October 27, 2011 | By Mark Kamimura-Jimenez, Director, Graduate Student Success, Rackham Graduate School

Hello Rackham Students, I first moved to Ann Arbor as a Ph.D. student in Higher Education and Public Policy 10 years ago this fall. I remember well, my journey to the Ph.D.; coursework, the qualifying exam, research projects, lack of sleep, learning how to churn out 30 page papers in my sleep, living on a budget, and answering every derivative of that dreaded question, “Are you finished?” If I had a dollar for every time…

Erin Cain

Funding Your Graduate Education, Part 2

October 26, 2011 | By Erin Cain, Senior Fellowships Officer, Rackham Graduate School

Most awards have deadlines 6 to 12 months prior to the start of the academic year, so you are encouraged to get started on the application process early and apply for as many sources of funding as you can find. When considering applying for a fellowship or award, you will need to research the answers to the following questions: General Do you meet the eligibility requirements and satisfy the selection criteria? What is the application…

Monique Washington

The Application Process: What Is Rackham’s Role?

October 25, 2011 | By Monique Washington, Director, Admissions, Rackham Graduate School

Applicants often ask who is involved in the admissions process. The administration of the process is managed by the graduate program and Rackham Admissions. The graduate program establishes the timeline that guides the evaluation and decision making process. Decisions are made by faculty in the program and these decisions are influenced by Rackham Graduate School policies to insure consistency in the admissions evaluation process. The Rackham Graduate Admissions staff works…

Donna M. Huprich

Getting Ready to Defend

October 24, 2011 | By Donna M. Huprich, Director, Academic Records and Dissertations, Rackham Graduate School

Are you planning to defend your dissertation soon? Uncertain about completing your requirements? You’ll need to get acquainted with our Dissertation Handbook and Abstract and Dissertation Format Guidelines. If the formatting is difficult or you would like assistance creating a template, the Knowledge Navigation Center (KNC) on the 2nd floor of the Graduate Library can help! KNC provides one-on-one assistance free of charge. They accept walk-ins or take appointments for these services. They also provide…

Natalie Bartolacci

Student to Student Video: Balancing Work and Life in Graduate School

October 13, 2011 | By Natalie Bartolacci, Program Manager, Rackham Graduate School

Student to Student Video: Balancing Work and Life in Graduate School Feeling the crunch? Check out interviews with current students about how they manage the many responsibilities of life in graduate school:

Douglas Keasal

Funding Your Graduate Education, Part 1

October 12, 2011 | By Douglas Keasal, Senior Fellowships Officer, Rackham Graduate School

The Rackham Fellowships Office administers a range of grants and fellowships. Whether you are a prospective student, a current student, a Master’s or Ph.D. student, we want to make sure you know about the funding available for your graduate education. FEDERAL AID Your first step should be to apply for federal financial aid. If you haven’t already done so, apply for the Federal Financial Aid online by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid…

Pat McCune

Time to Make a Plan

September 26, 2011 | By Pat McCune, Senior Project Manager, Rackham Graduate School

We’re moving into October and you may feel that you’ve finished with all the welcome-back-to-campus events and orientations. I suggest you think about it another way: your orientation should be ongoing as you move into different phases of your graduate education. While finding the right resources and opportunities on campus may seem daunting, it’s just a matter of finding the right guides. That might be the grad coordinator in your program or sometimes it’s just…

Darlene Ray-Johnson

Safety on Campus

September 14, 2011 | By Darlene Ray-Johnson, Ombudsperson, Rackham Graduate School

During the month of July, several assaults occurred near the campus. As of today, the suspect or suspects remain at large. University leaders and officials from the Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Ann Arbor Police are urging faculty, staff, students, and the community to be vigilant. DPS is working closely with the Ann Arbor Police, and has dedicated all available resources to this situation. Consider Taking the Following Steps to Reduce Your Risk…

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